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Decluttering for Your Best Life1
April 17, 2019
Today’s Speakers
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ModeratorVictoria Good
Project CoordinatorWorkWell NYC
PresenterHelene Abiola
Project XYZ Program LeadWorkWell NYC
WorkWell NYC seeks to create workplaces that help our
employees live healthy, active lifestyles, and to provide
health and well-being services, programs, and resources at
the worksite and beyond.
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WorkWell NYC
WorkWell NYC established Project XYZ to target the unique interest of the City’s youngest employees: Generations Y and Z.
Project XYZ is a wellness community that encourages healthy, active lifestyles throughout our employees’ public service careers.
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About Us
In this webinar you’ll learn…
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• What is clutter
• How clutter affects us
• How to declutter your
home, workspace and life
• Practical resources and
strategies to stay clutter
free!
Does Clutter Affect Your Life?
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• Do you find yourself misplacing important documents?
• Do you find your self short on time or unable to prioritize the activities that are most meaningful to you?
• Are you often stressed by the thought of how many things you need to do in a day?
• Are you embarrassed to bring guests over because your home has stuff everywhere?
What is clutter?
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“Clutter is an overabundance of possessions that collectively create chaotic and disorderly living spaces.” -Dr. Joseph Ferrari
Benefits of Decluttering
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• Clearing
• Savings
• Space
• Time
• Stress Reduction
• It’s Green!
Clutter and Mental Health
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Research has shown that people who
perceive their homes to be cluttered are more likely to be depressed
If you were looking for a sign…
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DECLUTTER
Getting Started
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Three Primary Steps to Clear Clutter
VISIONING SORTING DISPOSING
Decluttering at Home
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What Not To Do…
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1. Attempt to do it all in one day 2. Run out and buy storage
containers before decluttering
3. Expect perfection4. Throw everything in the trash5. Throw away things that don’t
belong to you
Sort it Out!
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Label 3 empty bins, cardboard boxes or
trash bags
DONATETRASH RECYCLE
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Things you might want to get rid of
• Items that are broken and beyond
repair
• Things that are expired
• Clothes that are damaged or no
longer fit
• Things you don’t use
Questions to Ask Yourself
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If you're on the fence regarding whether to keep something, ask yourself:
• When was the last time I used this?
• Would I buy this again today?
• Would I keep this if I were to move tomorrow?
• If it’s broken or damaged is it worth fixing?
• Why do I have this?
• Do I need this?
Decluttering Your Day
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Decluttering Your Day
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Let’s call any activities that deplete you “red time”• Ex: commute, stressful job, chores
Let’s call any activities that recharge you “green time”• Ex: working out, spending time
with family or friends, reading
Decluttering Your Day
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Take out a notebook or piece of paper:
Red time Green time
Decluttering Your Day
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Red time Green time
- Stressful Commute
- Job
- Laundry
- Cleaning the house
- Dropping kids off at
school
- Paying bills
- Washing the dishes
- Preparing dinner
- Grocery shopping
- Packing lunch
- Sleep
- Walking
- Family dinner
what my week really looks like
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Red time Green time
- Stressful Commute
- Job
- Laundry
- Cleaning the house
- Dropping kids off at
school
- Paying bills
- Washing the dishes
- Preparing dinner
- Grocery shopping
- Packing lunch
- Sleep
- Sports (Running, yoga,
basketball, bike ride.)
- Art
- Meditation
- Taking a walk
- Long bath
- Reading a book
- Listening to music or podcasts
- Knitting
- Family dinner
- Hanging with friends
- A massage or pedicure
Decluttering Your Daywhat I wish my week could look like
Decluttering Your Day
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• Can I delegate any of my red time activities to someone else?
• Can I give up any of my red time activities?
• Can I add in any more green activities?
• Can I turn any of my red time into green time?
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Red time Green time - Stressful Commute
- Washing the dishes
- Preparing dinner
- Laundry
- Paying bills
- Grocery shopping
- Job
- Cleaning the house
- Dropping kids off at
school
- Packing lunch
- Reading an enjoyable book during
commute
- Listening to music while doing the
dishes
- Family dinner with a fun theme
(taco night)
- 7-8 hours of sleep
- Taking an after dinner walk
- Being active during lunch break
(bike ride, running, long walk or
gym)
- Planning to connect with a friend
via phone call or in person
Decluttering Your Daywhat my week looks like now
Decluttering at Work
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Decluttering at work
Visioning• Set aside a chunk
of free time• Think about your
goal for your work space
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Decluttering at workSorting
• Scan needed papers and save in folders on your computer
• Organize desktop files into folders
• Keep only one water bottle &/or coffee cup
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Decluttering at workDisposing
• Compost or throw away any expired food
• Toss dried out writing utensils
• Recycle any papers, calendars or newspapers that you don’t need
• Delete digital files
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Resources
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Donate what you don’t need
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Nyc.gov/donateNYC
Repurposing• T-shirts ⟶ cleaning rags • Textiles ⟶ stuff pillows, bean
bag chairs, ottoman• Mason jar ⟶ toothbrush
holder• Paper towel stand⟶ watch
holder• Rusty bike ⟶ flower planter • Socks with holes ⟶ puppets
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Tips to Keep Clutter at BayAt home
• Utilize the one in, one out rule
• Reverse hanger trick
• Have an “outbox” by the door
Online• Sign up for paperless billing
• Electronic unsubscribe services
• Delete or archive emails after reading
On the go• Bring your own reusable bag
• Go shopping with intention, not just because there is a sale
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Resources for more infoDonate NYC websitehttps://www.nyc.gov/donatenyc
Harmful products disposal guide printable https://materials.bwprronline.org/system/tdf/harmful-products-brochure-06310-f.pdf
NY Times Article on Clutterhttps://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/03/well/mind/clutter-stress-procrastination-psychology.html
Apartment Therapy – The January Cure (Great for any time of year)https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/collection/the-january-cure
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Questions?
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I’m ready to declutter my
life!
Tell us what you think!
bit.ly/declutternycsurvey
Stay tuned for more Webinar Wednesdays
Staying Calm Under Pressure. May 8, 12:00- 1:00 PM
Got Loans?May 22, 12:30 -1:30 PM
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National Employee Health & Fitness Day May 15, 2019, 12:00 -2:00 PM
Project XYZ in the MixJune 14, 2019, 5:30 – 8:00 PM
MoveNYC 5kJune 20, 2019, 5:30- 8:00 PM
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